Church finds new energy by putting the people in charge
Far more than a decorative addition to the church’s interior, the mural was conceived as a visual roadmap to help the congregation imagine its next chapter—a thoughtful, deliberate process that…
Rev. Janet Anstead Steps Into Leadership as General Secretary of the Canadian Council of Churches
On September 1, the Canadian landscape of ecumenical leadership entered a new chapter as the Reverend Janet Anstead officially stepped into her role as the general secretary of the Canadian…
Beyond the Algorithm: Theology, Ethics, and the Existential Threat of Artificial Intelligence
Earlier this month, former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon shocked the public with a dire and sobering warning: "The people building artificial intelligence earnestly believe that it could kill us all…
Church finds new energy by putting the people in charge
Like many faith communities across the country, St. John’s faced unprecedented challenges when in-person gatherings were suspended due to public health restrictions. Rather than allowing the physical separation to stall…
Faith and Fractured Borders: Alberta Churches Mobilize as Referendum Sparks Intense Debate Over Immigration and Identity
CALGARY — One morning in May, John Pentland opened his morning newspaper in Calgary and read about a concerted political movement within his home province attempting to sever ties with…
From $60 Bread to AI Drones: The State of Modern Dining, Delivery, and Culture
Welcome to Open Tab, a weekly roundup of the news, gossip, and cultural stories that have lingered across our digital spaces all week long. Following our recent look into the…
The Digital Confessional: Why Artificial Intelligence Is Far From Neutral When Handing Out Spiritual Advice
When individuals turn to artificial intelligence for emotional or spiritual solace—seeking guidance on deeply personal matters like grief, marital strife, addiction, forgiveness, or crises of faith—the responses often carry an…
Will It Take a Zombie Apocalypse to Fix Modern Masculinity? Pop Culture and Public Discourse Search for Answers
Will it take a zombie apocalypse to fix modern masculinity? The provocative thought occurred to me as I sat in a darkened theater taking in Danny Boyle’s highly anticipated 28…
Beyond the Code: Theology, Ethics, and the Existential Threat of Artificial Intelligence
Earlier this month, former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon shocked the public with a stark and unsettling warning: "The people building artificial intelligence earnestly believe that it could kill us all…
Rethinking the Childhood Mental Health Crisis: A Conversation with Dr. Sami Timimi on Diagnosis Culture and Modern Parenting
In a widely discussed ideas piece published recently in The New York Times, writer Jia Lynn Yang captured a pervasive anxiety haunting contemporary family life. Opening with a stark observation,…